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Mortgage Rates Go Up for the Sixth Week During Election Time
For the past six weeks, the cost of borrowing money to buy a house has been going up. This increase is happening as the interest rates on government loans, known as Treasury yields, also rise during the presidenti...
Additional Housing Relief Still Needed in Wyoming
While Wyoming recently increased funding for housing assistance programs, more aid is necessary to help all residents in need. The additional $8 million will provide relief for some families struggling with rent, mortga...
Los Angeles Section 8 Program Pauses Due to Funding Issues
The Los Angeles Housing Authority has announced that it's not taking any new applications for the Section 8 housing voucher program for the time being. This pause is also affecting 3,300 families who ha...
Keeping Maine Seniors Warm This Winter
As the cold Maine winter approaches, many seniors are worried about being able to afford the high costs of heating their homes. With fixed incomes and rising energy prices, heating oil and other fuels can strain limited budgets. F...